From art to property. How an American saw a golden opportunity in Mallorca
Drew Aaron is one of the new breed of Mallorca businesspeople who have moved to the island and invested heavily.
Mayor of Calvia with members from Age Concern during an event in December
Mayor of Calvia with members from Age Concern during an event in December.
Over 16,000 expats live successfully in Mallorca
Over 16,000 expats live successfully in Mallorca.
Olive Odyssey: Cultivating Mediterranean magic in your garden and kitchen
Nearly every ex-pat who settles on the island, scribbles the same two items at the top of their wish list.
Embracing change in the Soller Valley
All these factors contribute to the commuter feel where the only people in town during the day are the carers of young children and the elderly.
The Olive Fields: Where Paws roam free in Mallorca's exclusive dog haven
Safely behind some big metal gates and a high stone wall you will find The Olive Fields, a private dog park owned and run by Bulletin writer, Sarah Forge.
Palma has amazed me
This week meet Silas de Corrals who has a small specialist second hand vinyl and recording studio, Got Blues Listen To Jazz in Palma.
Spain's job creation sped up during tourism's bumper summer
The service sector led job creation thanks to a strong summer season in Spain with tourism returning to pre-pandemic levels.
He noted that 70% of the jobs created in the third quarter were taken by foreigners
He noted that 70% of the jobs created in the third quarter were taken by foreigners.
Christopher Columbus’ possible family home in Mallorca on sale for 3.9 million euros
The property was renovated in 2006 and has unique rooms.
Queen’s College - discovering Shakespeare’s A midsummer night’s dream
Year 6 students at Queen's College delve into A Midsummer Night’s Dream, explore history at Els Calderers, and foster a love for reading.
In Pollensa, the percentage is 53% - 7,307 out of a total of 13,772
In Pollensa, the percentage is 53% - 7,307 out of a total of 13,772.
Pollensa’s ‘second’ homes - a cause for concern?
Second home refers to holiday rentals as well as to those properties which are treated as owners’ second homes and are therefore occupied for limited periods (usually anyway).
A passion for people watching in Mallorca
It’s a Mallorcan thing, and as much a part of living here as breathing.
Mallorca at its best
I am not an influencer so don’t attack me for giving away state secrets, but there is one part of Mallorca which has to be seen to be believed.
Your home, your castle in Mallorca
“Home owners should be allow to rent their homes to tourists as long they pay tax on their earnings and meet the necessary standards”
The sting has gone out of the heat and sleeping is much easier
The sting has gone out of the heat and sleeping is much easier.
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
- The growing problem in the Balearics of the illegal marketing of second homes as tourist accommodation
- Sunday weather in Mallorca - Feeling some effect from Storm Jana
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Countdown to 2024: Weddings, celebrities, and new beginnings in the Soller Valley
New Year’s Eve starts with Sant Silvestre Fun Run from the Marina Tramontana, in Puerto Soller at 4 pm.
Shirley Roberts29/12/2023 12:24